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The Westinghouse Mobile Speed Cleaner MC-1 was launched in 1957 in tan and mocha; and succeeded by the MC-4 in turquoise and gray in 1960. Montgomery Ward's Signature Big Wheel in Candlelight Yellow & White appeared later. The revolving brush attachment was first made available in 1958...

FP-13, FP-14, FP-75, FP-95, FP-105 brochure & newspaper ads

Print Ads FP-1, FP-3, FP-4, FP-5, FP-7, FP-8, FP-9, FP-10, FP-12

Correction: the Jamaica Bronze/Cream B-20 debuted in 1967 (the Moss Green/Mint B-21 was in 1968).

Deluxe FP-9—very similar to the FP-5 in styling and features but with splash guard, plastic dispenser and possibly other updates.

Hello! It does appear to be in good shape and retains worth because of that as well as having a G-E motor with presumed limited usage over the years. That said, it looks like the handle has been repainted from the bumper color to brown as others I have seen, or that it was replaced; making it...

It may have been foolishness, ignorance, necessity, or a last resort after attempting to sell it or give it away. Unfortunately, a while back I had to dump several vintage vacs due to the immediacy of the moment and a lack of resources. My choices were to put them at a curb arbitrarily and...

I would guess that the person made the list as part of an attempt to sell it to someone into DIY repairs; both to inform and insure against lack of disclosure. As for word-processing the list, he or she might be lacking in legible penmanship skill or suffer from a disease such as arthritis...

Welcome—I look forward to your participation in discussions and your media attachments/uploads. Check out Doug Smith's Canadian website dedicated to industry-wide floor/surface care appliances from around the globe: http://smithcollection.altervista.org/index.html

Attached is a October 4, 1994, BRISTOL VIRGINIA-TENNESSEAN news article of Electrolux's closing of its Lawrence Industries Division. AI states that the division had opened in 1970, the same year that the new Bristol plant began operating. Many Electrolux Corporation/Electrolux (Canada)...

That's why I thought it might be you, and I wanted to be sure to catch it if it had been. :) It seems that many floor care appliance collectors and enthusiasts differ from their auto counterparts in knowing/relaying details. Nearly all of the auto vids I see are chock full of spec's and model...

This is the first I have heard of a Luxafoam. I wonder if it's something like Electrolux USA's Rug Washer attachment made from the '60s to the '80s?

Do you know their model IDs? Are you Erua's son?

Hi David, Yes, please post decent quality photos (including the ratings tag) and a video of it.

Yeah and more cost-effective for consumers versus something more durable.